Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai introduced its new 2020 Sonata Hybrid, featuring up to 686 miles of driving range and an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined fuel economy rating on the Blue trim. This is the first time the Sonata Hybrid has been shown in North America. The Sonata Hybrid is equipped with a Smartstream G2.0

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Hyundai 2020 Solar MPG 403

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 30, 2024

As fun as my ride in the Lucid was, it was a small part of a larger event put on by tire maker Michelin – one meant to give assembled media and analysts insight into the company’s sustainability plans. Full disclosure: Michelin paid for my flight, hotel room, and meals so that I could attend the event.)

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Renewable North America Fleet Fuel Economy 105

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

The Ram 1500 now owns the half-ton pickup segment’s top two spots in the EPA’s 2014 highway fuel-economy rankings. In addition to superior fuel economy, it delivers peak torque of 420 lb-ft (569 N·m), not matched by full-size trucks equipped with V-6 engines.

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2014 MPG Chrysler Fuel Economy 326

Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2017

Ford also confirmed plans to bring an all-new fully electric small SUV to China within five years; the electric SUV will feature a range of up to 450 km (279 miles) and will also be marketed in North America and Europe. Fields will further detail Ford’s electrification strategy at a special event in Shanghai on 8 April.

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China Ford SUV Range 186

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? In fact in 6 of the states, diesel fuel is penalized with additional state taxes. So diesel fuel gets taxed twice or penalized twice at the federal and state level. This helps us to make better fuel economy and good emissions.

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

CWI will market this new engine in North America, and Cummins will have the option of developing international versions of this new engine for markets outside North America. SEGR combustion also improves power density and fuel economy vs. lean burn and traditional stoichiometric engines. g/bhp-hr PM.

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Gas Engine Fuel Economy North America 225

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Emergency Assistance – enabled by SYNC, this new feature is designed to assist occupants to contact the Emergency Services in the event of an accident, providing vehicle location information. Advanced restraint system – including driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags. Rear-view camera – integrated into the rear view mirror.

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Concept Ford North America Fuel Economy 199

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2013

GM created this annual event in 2011 to introduce its latest technology achievements to Chinese media. This year’s event showcased developments in advanced manufacturing processes, user-friendly automotive technologies and advanced vehicle designs at the ATC.

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GM 2013 Design China 218

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

A new, 29,000-psi (2,000-bar) common-rail fuel-delivery system managed by the engine control unit (ECU) allows for variable timing and duration of multiple fuel-injection events. Also new for North America is a quick-response variable-geometry turbocharger that delivers higher boost at low engine speeds.

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2014 Chrysler Diesel Oil 291

Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2010

In addition to the overall winner’s award, Mississippi State won nine additional awards including performance events in auto-cross and acceleration. biodiesel engine and achieved more than double the fuel economy of the baseline vehicle, or 57 miles per gallon gas equivalent. It includes a 4-cylinder 1.3L

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Mississippi Universal San Diego Virginia 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2009

Miller supplies race recovery trucks for a large number of NASCAR events. —Scott Davis, manager for Eaton’s Hybrid Power business unit in North America. Towing and recovery is a new application for trucks equipped with our hybrid power systems and we are looking forward to positive field results.

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Eaton Hybrid Fleet Industrial 150

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. non-turbo, fuel economy estimates are 30 mpg city/37 highway/37 combined. In both cases, the emissions have been reduced and fuel economy and performance increased compared to the 2021 Civic.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 85

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2013

Mazda unveiled the redesigned 2014 Mazda3 (known as the Axela in Japan) in a series of launch events world-wide. It greatly improves dynamic performance and fuel economy over the MZR 1.5 produces ample power, exhibits excellent fuel economy and low NVH. 2014 Mazda3. Click to enlarge. With more than 3.5

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Mazda Fuel Economy 2014 Gasoline-Electric 207

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

The four-passenger A-segment car features a new fuel-efficient 1.4-liter EPA fuel economy ratings are not yet released. liter engine features four valves per cylinder and is the first mass-production engine for the North American market to incorporate Fiat’s Fully Variable Valve Actuation (FVVA) (MultiAir).

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2012 Auto Los Angeles Fuel Economy 225

Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2014

First customer Tim Bush and family (center), with John Patterson (left) and Dave Zuchowski, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America (right). Hyundai’s position on fuel cell vehicles is that they alleviate the limitations of traditional battery-electric vehicles with respect to range and refueling (recharging) time. Click to enlarge.

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Tucson Hyundai Fuel Hydrogen 351

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8 The First Car Vietnamese Car Comes To North America When Vietnam’s largest company, the VinGroup, announced in 2017 they were entering the automobile manufacturing business, it probably didn’t get too much notice. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 95

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2009

The competition challenges university engineering students across North America to re-engineer a 2009 Saturn VUE to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions while retaining the vehicle’s performance and consumer appeal. liter engine and fueled by E85 ethanol. The Ohio State’s design was powered by a 1.8-liter

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Ohio Universal 2009 Design 150

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

Ford tested BlueCruise on more than 110,000 miles of divided highway across North America, with their system utilizing a combination of road sensors and an infrared camera to track the driver’s head movements and eyes, even when wearing sunglasses. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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Extended Range Ford Range All-Electric 90

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 29, 2022

The CX-50 was designed for, and is initially only being sold in North America. Fuel economy is rated at 24 mpg city/30 highway/27 combined mpg for the base engine and 23/29/25 for the turbocharged CX-50 we drove. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Mazda SUV MPG Clean 91

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. MMNA) gave the Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV ( earlier post ) plug-in hybrid its North American debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. Fuel economy would be more than 65 mpg US (3.6 In the event of an emergency, the system will then activate an engine speed limiter.

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Mitsubishi PHEV Concept Lithium Ion 252

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2018

The all-new Focus goes on sale in Europe and China this year and North America in 2019. Powertrains are supported by standard Auto Start-Stop for reduced running costs and a six-speed manual and a new eight-speed automatic transmission.

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Fuel Economy Ford Gasoline Diesel 186

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2012

Raj Nair outlining factors affecting real-world fuel economy in hybrids. Combining a “lead foot” with environmental factors can lead to the wide swings in fuel economy results, he said. Tremendous advantage in fuel economy, but it also makes them more sensitive to spirited driving as well as to environmental conditions.

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Fuel Economy Economy EPA Hybrid 236

Green Cars News

APRIL 25, 2009

Generally these standards, which are likely to be completed this year, are adopted by manufacturers of vehicles destined for North America and other markets. Fuel economy and electrical energy usage will not be combined but instead fuel usage and watt-hours per mile will be stated separately.

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Standards Hybrid Congress Vehicles 42

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2014

The mid-size sedan segment is one of the largest segments in North America, with more than 2 million sales annually. The 200 is the industry’s first mid-size sedan with a standard nine-speed automatic transmission, which enables expected highway fuel economy ratings of 35 mpg US (6.7 l/100 km) when coupled with the 2.4-liter

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Chrysler Standards MPG Fuel Economy 291

Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2010

Ford’s all-new 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks are equipped with new diesel and gasoline engine powertrains that deliver improvements in torque, horsepower and fuel economy. liter V-8 gas engine average a 15% improvement in fuel economy versus 2010 models. Trucks equipped with the new base 6.2-liter axle to a 4.30

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Fuel Economy Economy Diesel Gasoline 220

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

This Flash Drive is a first look at the gasoline-powered 2024 Kona, with a more detailed review upcoming where we will dive-in deeper to the driving attributes and real-world fuel economy. These two models also have nearly the same fuel economy ratings of 26/32/28 for the FWD and 24/29/26 for the AWD. FWD $26,785 SE 2.0L

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Hyundai Gasoline-Electric Fuel Economy Gasoline 85

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Toyota says the lithium-ion battery is 15% more efficient and weighs less, both of which are key for getting high fuel economy and increased driving range. Fuel Economy. In our short time driving the Prius AWD, the fuel economy dash meter was reading 54 mpg. Both are mated to a 2.0-liter seconds, which is 2.6

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Prius Toyota Hybrid Fuel Economy 88

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2014

liter MultiAir Turbo engine will be offered in North America, paired with a six-speed manual. The resulting precision reduces carbon-dioxide emissions and boosts fuel-economy up to 7.5% With premium fuel, this latest FIRE family variant produces 125 kW (170 CV, 168 horsepower) and 250 N·m (184 lb.-ft.)

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Jeep SUV Africa Fuel Economy 247

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2010

Fuel economy is expected to improve at least another 2%, making the 2011 F-Series Super Duty 6.7-liter liter Power Stroke diesel 20% more fuel efficient than the 2010 model. The improved torque and horsepower, for example, means a customer can get to a higher gear faster and stay in it longer, both of which aid fuel economy.

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Fuel Economy 2011 Diesel Economy 170

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

The 2013 Dodge Dart will be the first compact sedan built in North America to feature MultiAir engine technology. Preliminary fuel economy estimates (unadjusted, not EPA label) for the Dart with the 1.4-liter This results in wide flexibility of intake valve openings for better fuel economy and power with lower emissions.

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Dodge MPG Price Fuel Economy 240

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Volkswagen unveiled the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas SUV at an event on the Santa Monica Pier. Atlas, said Hinrich Woebcken, CEO of the North America Region, Volkswagen and President and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, is the brand’s first entry into the mid-size SUV segment, “ the heart of the American market.”

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SUV Connect Connected Available 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

million vehicles on the road in Europe with the Maxwell-based Continental VSS, said Marty Mills, regional sales manager, ultracapacitor products, Central North America. There are currently some 1.5 The excess energy required for restarting the engine is stored in this unit, which is recharged by the vehicle’s battery.

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Cadillac Standards Power Powered 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2009

SAE standards are generally followed by manufacturers of vehicles destined for North America and other markets. Standards under development in these areas include: J1711: Emissions and Fuel Economy Testing. The Japan Automobile Research Institute (JARI) is also in alignment with the J1772 work, Kissel said earlier.

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2009 Standards Hybrid Fuel Economy 170

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2009

The newly introduced GMC Terrain ( earlier post ) became the latest GM North American model that will feature a fuel-efficient gasoline direct injection (DI) engine in 2010. For MY 2009, GM is offering 6 engine variants with direct injection in 10 models in North America, 18 worldwide. The MY 2009 engines include three 2.0-liter

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Gasoline Engine Oil-Sands Saturn 170

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2012

The engine is expected to be capable of meeting EURO VI and pending US greenhouse gas and fuel economy regulations. Also at the Mid-America Trucking Show, PACCAR unveiled its new aerodynamic trucks, the Kenworth T680 and the Peterbilt Model 579. g/bhp-hr NO x and 0.01 g/bhp-hr PM. The T680 and Model 579. Click to enlarge.

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Kenworth Peterbilt Gas Engine 291

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 11, 2022

Using the FordPass app, Lightning owners have access to more than 20,500 charging stations, in North America, through providers such as ChargePoint, EVgo and Electrify America. Clean Fleet Report recently had the opportunity to drive the F-150 Lightning at a media event in San Antonio, Texas. Silent Running.

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F-150 Ford All-Electric Miles 95